Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Sourwood
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Sourwood
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Sourwood
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Sourwood
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Sourwood
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Sourwood
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Sourwood
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Sourwood
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Sourwood season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Black Tupelo and Sourwood Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Sourwood are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Sourwood
Care of Black Tupelo and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.